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John Huston

American film director, screenwriter, and actor (1906-1987) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 81

John Marcellus Huston was an American film director, screenwriter, and actor. In a career spanning more than five decades, he wrote the screenplays for many of the 37 feature films he directed, many of which are today considered classics.

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1987Died28 August 19871985Prizzi's HonorFilm, Director1983AFI Life Achievement AwardAward1982AnnieFilm, Director1980The Return of the KingFilm, Gandalf (voice)1978The WordSeries, Nathan Randall1977The Rhinemann ExchangeSeries, Ambassador Henderson Granville1975BreakoutFilm, Harris Wagner1973The American Film Institute Salute to ...SeriesBattle for the Planet of the ApesFilm, 1973The Lawgiver1971Appointment With DestinySeries, Narrator1968The Dick Cavett ShowSeriesCandyFilm, 1968Dr. Arnold Dunlap1966The Bible: In the Beginning...Film, Director1965National Geographic SpecialsSeries, Narrator (voice)1961The MisfitsFilm, Director, Producer1957Tonight Starring Jack PaarSeriesHeaven Knows, Mr. AllisonFilm, 1957Director, Writer1953The OscarsSeriesBeat the DevilFilm, 1953Director, Writer1950The Asphalt JungleFilm, Director, Writer1949Academy Award for Best DirectorAwardAcademy Award for Best Writing, Adapted ScreenplayAward1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSeries1946The KillersFilm, Writer1938JezebelFilm, Writer1906Born5 August 1906

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Known for

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  • The Treasure of the Sierra Madre 1948
  • Chinatown 1974
  • The Maltese Falcon 1941
  • The Man Who Would Be King 1975
  • The Asphalt Jungle 1950

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Filmography 40

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Television 13

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Awards

AFI Life Achievement Award1983
Academy Award for Best Director1949
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay1949
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Golden Lion
Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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He received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. He also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960 and the BAFTA Fellowship in 1980.

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1987 · aged 81

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